Nigeria’s Super Falcons have taken an important step towards the 2028 Olympic Games after defeating Comoros 2-0 in the first leg of their second-round qualifying tie on Friday, October 9, 2026. Second-half goals from Michelle Alozie and Uchenna Kanu gave Nigeria a two-goal advantage ahead of the return match on Tuesday.
The result offers the team a positive start under interim coach Augustine Eguavoen as they pursue a place in the women’s football tournament at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. However, Nigeria must still complete the job in the second leg to advance to the next round.
Alozie And Kanu Break Comoros’ Resistance
The Super Falcons vs Comoros 2-0 encounter took place at Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State. Despite controlling much of the first half, Nigeria struggled to turn their chances into goals before the break.
Rasheedat Ajibade came close to opening the scoring when her effort struck the crossbar. Nigeria eventually found the breakthrough in the 48th minute, when Michelle Alozie finished from close range after Gift Monday directed the ball into a dangerous area.
Uchenna Kanu doubled the lead around the hour mark, heading home from Jennifer Echegini’s corner. The two goals gave Nigeria breathing room after a first half in which Comoros had defended stubbornly.
Why Both Matches Are Being Played In Nigeria
Although the first leg was officially a home fixture for Comoros, the match was played in Ikenne because the island nation does not have a stadium approved by the Confederation of African Football for the tie.
The return leg will also take place at Remo Stars Stadium on Tuesday, October 13. This arrangement means Nigeria will play both matches at the same venue, although the fixtures retain their separate home and away designations.
The Road To Los Angeles 2028
The Super Falcons 2028 Olympic qualifiers campaign comes after a disappointing 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, where Nigeria missed out on an automatic place at the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Qualification for the Olympics would provide another major target for the ten-time African champions. The African qualifying competition is played over several two-legged rounds, with only two teams earning places in the Olympic women’s football tournament.
Nigeria must first secure progression past Comoros. If the Super Falcons advance, they will face Morocco in the next round.
Tuesday’s Return Leg Is The Next Test
The 2-0 advantage puts Nigeria in a strong position, but the team will need to stay focused and avoid giving Comoros a chance to return to the tie. A disciplined performance could secure progression and keep the Olympic campaign on track.
For Eguavoen and his players, the objective is clear: turn Friday’s victory into a place in the next round and move one step closer to Los Angeles 2028.
